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by Melissa Magsaysay

JOEL STANS

Singular Sensation

The inspiration for the Olindias clip—one example of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Les
Voyages Extraordinaires suite of jewelry for Paris’ 25th Biennale des Antiquaires—
comes from the atmospheric fantasies of science-fiction pioneer Jules Verne. The sculptural beauty of this sea nymph, which also owes its creation to the
Medusa myth, is realized in round-, baguette- and rose-cut diamonds set in
18K white gold. “Her tentacles unfurl like Baudelairian tresses,” says Nicolas Bos, the company’s president and CEO of the Americas. Jules has never been more sparkling. Price on request. vancleef-arpels.com.

BARTHOLOMEW COOKE

Lanvin’s Gourmette Chain Necklace

Made of ivory resin, wood and Swarovski crystal, this curb-link necklace is poised to be one of the It accessories of 2011. $1,660, netaporter.com.